Football with fans will be back soon, says UEFA chief
4 years, 7 months ago

Football with fans will be back soon, says UEFA chief

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is confident “good old football with fans will come back very soon” despite the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Asked whether he would bet a million dollars that Euro 2020 would be played in 2021, the chief of European football’s governing body told the Guardian: “Yes, I would. “I don’t like this apocalyptic view that we have to wait for the second and third waves or even a fifth wave.” Ceferin said football would follow the recommendations of the authorities but he was optimistic that normal service could be resumed in the near future. “I’m absolutely sure, personally, that good old football with fans will come back very soon,” he said.

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UEFA chief says fan experience at Champions League final was ‘not perfect’
1 year, 6 months ago

UEFA chief says fan experience at Champions League final was ‘not perfect’

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admits “not everything was perfect” for Manchester City and Inter Milan fans at the Champions League final in Istanbul. Ceferin, speaking at the European Football Fans Congress in Manchester on Thursday, insisted this year’s final “proved UEFA had learned from past mistakes”. “I can assure you that next year’s Champions League final at Wembley and Euro …

Man City fans faced ‘problems’ at Champions League final, Uefa president accepts
1 year, 6 months ago

Man City fans faced ‘problems’ at Champions League final, Uefa president accepts

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted “not everything …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Wembley to have crowd of 60,000 for semis and final - UK govt
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Wembley to have crowd of 60,000 for semis and final - UK govt

The Hindu  

Crowd capacity at Wembley Stadium will be increased to more than 60,000 fans for the semifinals and final of Euro 2020, the British government said on Tuesday. READ | The announcement came after Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called on Monday for the final to be moved from England due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country. "We are thrilled …

EURO 2020: Scotland has to use emotions of the game to beat England, feels Hutchison
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Scotland has to use emotions of the game to beat England, feels Hutchison

The Hindu  

Scotland is making a return to the European Championships after a 25-year hiatus and former midfielder Donald Hutchison feels the side has a strong chance of making it into the knockout stage. FULL EURO 2020 COVERAGE “England has problems at the back and we're not sure who's going to be fit. “We've got people like Che Adams, who is quick, …

Euro 2020: Former England International David James is Hopeful of a ‘Wonderful Tournament’ Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Former England International David James is Hopeful of a ‘Wonderful Tournament’ Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The European Championship after a delay of a year is all set to kick off. The Euro 2020 is going to be special because for the first time in the history of the tournament, it’ll be played all across the continent over 11 cities rather than in just one or two host countries. When asked David James, former England, Liverpool …

European football clubs set to lose $10.6 billion as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, claims UEFA report
3 years, 7 months ago

European football clubs set to lose $10.6 billion as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, claims UEFA report

Firstpost  

As a result of slashed budgets, transfer spending by European clubs in last year’s summer window plummeted by 39 percent. London: European football clubs are forecast to miss out on 8.7 billion euros in revenue as they struggle to cope with the devastating financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a UEFA report said Thursday. In the foreword, UEFA president Aleksander …

Champions League final to be held in Porto
3 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final to be held in Porto

The Hindu  

The Champions League final between Premier League clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29 has been moved from Istanbul to Porto to allow English fans to travel under COVID-19 restrictions, the European governing body UEFA said on Thursday. But Turkey was put on Britain's travel 'red list' last week, meaning that no English fans would be able to attend …

UEFA 'out of order' with Euro 2020 spectator demands, says Irish PM
3 years, 8 months ago

UEFA 'out of order' with Euro 2020 spectator demands, says Irish PM

The Hindu  

UEFA is "out of order" in demanding fans be present during Euro 2020 games considering COVID-19 infection levels, Ireland's Prime Minister said on Sunday, days after the country was stripped of four matches for refusing to guarantee attendance. Four games planned for Dublin were moved on Friday to St. Petersburg and Wembley Stadium in London after the Irish government said …

UEFA Committed to Holding European Championship in 12 Cities: UEFA President
3 years, 11 months ago

UEFA Committed to Holding European Championship in 12 Cities: UEFA President

News 18  

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday reiterated the ruling body’s commitment to holding the rescheduled European Championship this year in 12 cities across the continent as originally planned. The tournament, scheduled to start on June 11, is to be played in 12 cities across Europe and Ceferin is also optimistic that fans will be allowed inside stadiums again. Fans are …

World football's uncertainties continue as pandemic rages and stadiums remain empty
4 years ago

World football's uncertainties continue as pandemic rages and stadiums remain empty

Firstpost  

The disconcerting familiarity of games played in empty stadiums ushered in a new year which carried over the same uncertainties facing world football. “We enjoy watching our football, but safety and health have to come first.” What 2020 showed world football is that, however much governing bodies like UEFA express a determination not to be derailed by a virus outbreak, …

Premier League clubs to see return of fans
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League clubs to see return of fans

The Hindu  

Only half of the Premier League stadiums — mainly in London — will be allowed the return of some fans when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed next week, according to new government measures announced on Thursday. Another 10 top division clubs are in areas classified as the highest risk for COVID-19 infections so will remain closed to spectators, including Manchester sides …

Fewer hosts for Euro 2020 an option: UEFA president Ceferin - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Fewer hosts for Euro 2020 an option: UEFA president Ceferin - Sportstar

The Hindu  

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he is confident the postponed Euro 2020 tournament will go ahead next year despite a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases across Europe, though it could be staged in fewer than the planned 12 countries if necessary. “But I have to say that, instead of 12 countries, we could do a Euro instead in 11, in …

French Cup, League Cup finals could be played with spectators
4 years, 6 months ago

French Cup, League Cup finals could be played with spectators

The Hindu  

Stadiums in France will re-open to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas - a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the …

UEFA chief defends decision to play internationals in September
4 years, 6 months ago

UEFA chief defends decision to play internationals in September

The Hindu  

UEFA's decision to allocate a window for international matches in September was made to prevent the coronavirus stoppage causing further damage to national team football, its president Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday. Ceferin appeared to be responding to comments from Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who said he would prefer September to be free of internationals so players can …

Fans across Europe demand change to football’s ‘unsustainable’ model in strong joint statement
4 years, 6 months ago

Fans across Europe demand change to football’s ‘unsustainable’ model in strong joint statement

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twenty-seven major supporters’ groups across Europe have come …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Spain's sports officials say fans might be back in football stadiums beginning next season
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Spain's sports officials say fans might be back in football stadiums beginning next season

Firstpost  

Irene Lozano, president of the Spanish Sports Council, believes that conditions could be in place by the fall to allow fans back, with some restrictions Madrid: Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in football stadiums beginning next season. “Depending on how the epidemic progresses and how the situation progresses, we can start looking into putting a …

Coronavirus: Playing with no fans is sad - Spain coach Luis Enrique
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Playing with no fans is sad - Spain coach Luis Enrique

The Hindu  

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has described playing matches behind closed doors as being "sadder than dancing with your own sister". Elite football games are likely to be staged without fans present for the foreseeable future as part of measures to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. La Liga is expected to follow suit if the competition gets the go-ahead …

UEFA planning on finishing 2019-20 season by August, says president Aleksander Ceferin
4 years, 7 months ago

UEFA planning on finishing 2019-20 season by August, says president Aleksander Ceferin

Firstpost  

The majority of European leagues and UEFA competitions were suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but a few leagues have announced plans for a restart in the coming weeks. UEFA has a plan to finish the 2019-20 season by August, including the Champions League and Europa League campaigns, the European football governing body’s president Aleksander Ceferin has said. …

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has welcomed the impending resumption of the Bundesliga and said Germany's top flight can "provide a shining example" of how football can return. It was confirmed on Wednesday that Angela Merkel's government had given the green light for the top two tiers in Germany - which have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic …

La Liga: Rakitic ready to take 'risk', says football can't be totally safe
4 years, 8 months ago

La Liga: Rakitic ready to take 'risk', says football can't be totally safe

The Hindu  

Ivan Rakitic has declared he would willingly take the risk of catching coronavirus if it ensured Spanish football could resume. The Barcelona midfielder said it is football's duty to society to "give a feeling of unity that we need so much", with La Liga having been on hold since mid March. Rakitic said he hoped football people, like everyone, would …

FIFA medical chief wary of resuming season amid virus threat
4 years, 8 months ago

FIFA medical chief wary of resuming season amid virus threat

Deccan Chronicle  

London: The chairman of FIFA's medical committee has said he is "sceptical" about restarting league football during the coronavirus pandemic and suggested national competitions concentrate on getting ready for next season instead. But Michel D'Hooghe, the head of global governing body FIFA's medical panel, told the BBC on Tuesday: "My proposal is if it is possible, avoid playing competitive football …

UEFA president Ceferin: Leagues ready to be played behind closed doors
4 years, 8 months ago

UEFA president Ceferin: Leagues ready to be played behind closed doors

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said Monday that leagues across Europe were ready to return to action behind closed doors in a bid to limit the damage caused by coronavirus. “I believe there are options that can allow us to restart cup championships and to complete them,” Ceferin said in an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera. “Further consent will …

European leagues ready to play behind closed doors: UEFA president Ceferin
4 years, 8 months ago

European leagues ready to play behind closed doors: UEFA president Ceferin

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said Monday that leagues across Europe were ready to return to action behind closed doors in a bid to limit the damage caused by coronavirus. "I believe there are options that can allow us to restart cup championships and to complete them," Ceferin said in an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera. Ceferin said …

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Firstpost  

Clubs from England’s Football League, the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live. “Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return matches are likely to be played without crowds,” …

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues

Firstpost  

Football has been brought to a standstill by the outbreak with the UEFA Euro 2020 competition postponed until next year and both national leagues and continental club competitions on hold. UEFA will hold a meeting of its decision-making executive committee on 23 April with discussions likely to centre on how, when and if the European football season will be able …

UEFA to meet on April 23 to discuss plans for resumption of football season
4 years, 8 months ago

UEFA to meet on April 23 to discuss plans for resumption of football season

Hindustan Times  

UEFA will hold an Executive Committee meeting by videoconference next Thursday, April 23, European football’s governing body has confirmed, as it continues to look at ways of restarting the season in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. UEFA is also set to meet with the powerful European Club Association and the European Leagues grouping on Wednesday. The German Football League …

UEFA aims for July restart for leagues, wants them completed
4 years, 9 months ago

UEFA aims for July restart for leagues, wants them completed

The Hindu  

A plan is being formed to resume football around July and August, with domestic leagues told not to abandon competitions yet due to the coronavirus pandemic. 'We are confident that football can restart in the months to come — with conditions that will be dictated by public authorities — and believe that any decision of abandoning domestic competitions is, at …

Coronavirus: Champions League, Europa League suspended
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Champions League, Europa League suspended

The Hindu  

UEFA has made a move towards clearing the decks for the return of club football by announcing on Wednesday that all international matches that had been pushed back to June have now been postponed until further notice. “This includes the play-off matches for UEFA EURO 2020 and qualifying matches for UEFA Women's EURO 2021,” said European football's governing body in …

Coronavirus: UEFA to debate options for ravaged football calendar
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA to debate options for ravaged football calendar

The Hindu  

UEFA will hold a video conference on Wednesday this week with its 55 member federations as part of discussions on the potential rescheduling of matches postponed due to the coronavirus crisis, European football's governing body announced on Monday. The meeting will see UEFA share an update on the progress made by the two working groups that were created two weeks …

UEFA president: 2019-20 season may need to be voided
4 years, 9 months ago

UEFA president: 2019-20 season may need to be voided

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has acknowledged the 2019-20 season across Europe would likely be lost if football is unable to restart by the end of June. The 2019-20 season has been suspended indefinitely across most of Europe due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Euro 2020 also pushed back to 2021. Some matches on the continent, including Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League …

European football leagues can still be completed: UEFA chief
4 years, 9 months ago

European football leagues can still be completed: UEFA chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Rome: The head of UEFA said European football leagues were still looking at all options and not ruling out finishing this season -- if the coronavirus pandemic subsides. "We could start again in mid-May, in June or even late June," Aleksander Ceferin told Italy's La Repubblica daily. "There is also a proposal to end this season at the beginning of …

European football season can be saved, says UEFA chief
4 years, 9 months ago

European football season can be saved, says UEFA chief

The Hindu  

The head of UEFA said European football leagues were still looking at all options and not ruling out finishing this season -- if the coronavirus pandemic subsides. “We could start again in mid-May, in June or even late June,” Aleksander Ceferin told Italy's La Repubblica daily. RELATED| The idea of the entire season simply being cancelled stirs panic in fans …

Coronavirus pandemic: Suspension of professional leagues in England to be extended till 30 April, says Football Association
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Suspension of professional leagues in England to be extended till 30 April, says Football Association

Firstpost  

The move from the Football Association came about as a result of UEFA’s decision to postpone the European Championships to 2021, freeing up space in the calendar for domestic tournaments to finish their seasons The Football Association announced on Thursday that it would be extending the suspension of domestic football in England until at least 30 April, after discussions with …

English football suspended until at least April 30 amid pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

English football suspended until at least April 30 amid pandemic

CNN  

CNN — Professional football in England will be further postponed until at least April 30 as governing bodies committed to extending the current season indefinitely. “We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow.” Video Ad Feedback …

Covid-19: What next for European football?
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: What next for European football?

The Hindu  

UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months on Tuesday buys European club football some time to decide how to proceed, but extremely difficult decisions lie ahead on how, if and when to finish the season. “The focus now will be to come up with solutions to conclude the 2019/20 club season in the most practical manner and, beyond …

France backs 'wise' UEFA decision to postpone Euro 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

France backs 'wise' UEFA decision to postpone Euro 2020

The Hindu  

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has lauded UEFA's "wise and pragmatic" decision to postpone Euro 2020 by 12 months amid the coronavirus pandemic. Following a video conference including all 55 member associations on Tuesday, UEFA confirmed its decision to suspend the upcoming Euros and set a new start date of June 11, 2021. In an FFF statement, Le …

Coronavirus pandemic: Years of continuous football on the cards on the back of potential Euro 2020 postponement
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Years of continuous football on the cards on the back of potential Euro 2020 postponement

Firstpost  

By postponing Euro 2020, this summer could be used to complete domestic campaigns and UEFA club competitions, with league bosses determined to bring their seasons to a conclusion. European football’s governing body UEFA is holding a teleconference call with all 55 member associations on Tuesday and, amid pressure to find time to complete the major domestic leagues that are all …

Euro 2020 fate to be decided as coronavirus threat looms
4 years, 9 months ago

Euro 2020 fate to be decided as coronavirus threat looms

The Hindu  

UEFA is expected to postpone Euro 2020 by up to a year on Tuesday, as European football’s governing body considers its response to the fallout of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. All of Europe’s leading domestic leagues ground to a halt last week with football confronting its biggest issue in modern times, and the fate of UEFA’s Champions League and Europa …

German football clubs demand postponement of Euro 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

German football clubs demand postponement of Euro 2020

India TV News  

German football clubs have demanded the postponement of the UEFA Euro 2020 as a consequence of the coronavirus crisis affecting European football. "I expect the national leagues to get more space to shift match days and finish the season later this summer after the decision tomorrow," German league association CEO Christian Seifert said, according to Xinhua news. "We're talking about …

Euro 2020 delayed to 2021; Annoying, not surprising: Dutch coach
4 years, 9 months ago

Euro 2020 delayed to 2021; Annoying, not surprising: Dutch coach

NL Times  

The European football championship, set to take place in June and July, has been delayed one full year. European football association UEFA hosted a meeting on Tuesday to decide what to do about the upcoming tournament, as more countries ban large gatherings to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. "This decision was taken unanimously by UEFA and the 55 …

UEFA postpones Euro 2020 until 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

UEFA postpones Euro 2020 until 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

CNN  

CNN — UEFA has decided to postpone this year’s European Championship until 2021 because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. At an emergency meeting Tuesday, European football’s governing body ruled the competition will now be played between June 11 to July 11 next year, allowing time for domestic competitions to conclude. “The focus now will be to come up with solutions …

MARTIN KEOWN: Football must work out how it will return from the coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

MARTIN KEOWN: Football must work out how it will return from the coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Life without football is not important as life itself and the Premier League have done the right thing by suspending play. The move to postpone the Premier League amid the coronavirus was absolutely the right one The next step to be taken must be to postpone this summer's European Championship But domestically, we have to ensure we finish this season. …

Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA closing in on decision regarding postponement of Euro 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA closing in on decision regarding postponement of Euro 2020

Firstpost  

UEFA is nearing a decision to postpone the European Championship by a year to 2021 as the continent grapples with the outbreak of the coronavirus, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. But the person said delaying Euro 2020 by a year is the main option now being explored at UEFA, which had been …

Coronavirus: UEFA asking governments to ensure Euro 2020 goes ahead
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA asking governments to ensure Euro 2020 goes ahead

The Hindu  

UEFA is asking governments across the continent to ensure the European Championship goes ahead in three months despite the coronavirus outbreak. Based on advice received from the World Health Organization, UEFA believes a city can host Euro 2020 games if it has the medical infrastructure to treat COVID-19 patients while still providing the necessary facilities to cope with tens of …

Coronavirus: How is COVID-19 affecting European football leagues?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: How is COVID-19 affecting European football leagues?

The Hindu  

As the coronavirus crisis deepens, European football is continuing to deal with its consequences. Die Roten's Champions League meeting with Chelsea next Wednesday will take place in an empty Allianz Arena, though its away match against Union Berlin this weekend is set to go ahead as normal. France Ligue 1, Ligue 2 – BEHIND CLOSED DOORS After a previous government …

Euro 2020: UEFA confident coronavirus will not derail plans
4 years, 10 months ago

Euro 2020: UEFA confident coronavirus will not derail plans

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he was confident European football’s governing body could deal with any worst-case scenario in relation to the upcoming Euro 2020 as the continent battles to contain the spread of coronavirus. UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis said European football’s governing body “do not want to overreact” and was dealing with the situation “case by case“. Prepared …

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